Simon & Schuster.Girls with Sharp Sticks. Trilogy covers
Comment on the cover art. Suzanne Young the author of Girls with Sharp Sticks
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
In partnership with a fully remote design and editorial team, over the course of a 4-year partnership, I have photographed, modeled, and created artwork for 3 book covers. I have gathered a strong team of HMU artists to achieve the appearance transformation, required by the client.
PROJECT DURATION: 2017 - 2021
ROLE: Photographer, Model, Producer
DELIVERABLES:
(3) assets to be used as cover for each book and as assets anywhere on the web and in print.
IMPACT:
Based on the readers' reviews covers had an impact on their desire to explore the series and read further.
The covers inspired a cosplay trend that swiftly spread across Instagram.
“I highly recommend working with Daryna. We’ve worked on 3 projects together, and I consistently find her to be a talented and reliable collaborator with brilliant creative vision. ”
- Sarah Creech, Art Director @ Simon & Schuster
“I’m so excited to share the cover of Girls with Sharp Sticks,” Suzan Young writes. “It’s at once high fashion and unsettling—a perfect combination! And to see the true change in expression, cover one side at a time. Chilling and gorgeous!”
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Social Sentiment
“In March of 2021 I am so excited we will be getting the 3rd and final book in this AMAZING series! And if you missed it the cover was revealed last Friday and it is good. It’s real good!”
“I can't wait to finish this series! Also, this cover is gorgeous!”
“I love the cover of this one 🙌”
“Let me start by saying that I totally judged the book by its cover. I mean how awesome is it?”